How is a topic different from a theme?

The main thing to remember about topic is that it pertains to the story's “what.” It's driven by facts and specifics, whereas theme deals with the big picture and overall meaning that reveal why the story matters.

The main thing to remember about the topic is that it pertains to the story's “what.” It's driven by facts and specifics, whereas the theme deals with the big picture and overall meaning that reveal why the story matters.

Explanation:

b. and i with my fighting heart, i thought at

first / to steal up to him [the cyclops].   the cyclops’ actions first odysseus to take

action after killing his men and trapping in the cave revealed his intent of

doing them harm.   that is why odysseus

blinded him to enable him and his men to escape.

her eyes water as she let her go

her mothers hand goes limp

face white and pale

lips blue and stale

she is gone

sadness fills her body

she collapses to her knees

as her mothers disease leaves the girl alone